Chain of Responsibility is a simple process of ensuring that everyone does their bit in managing fatigue risks in the road transport sector. Road Transport is a risky activity. Driver fatigue is a major safety hazard for all drivers on the highway. The risk of death or serious injury to a driver and passenger or the occupants of other vehicles in a fatigue related crash is very high. There is legislation, throughout Australia, to manage fatigue under Occupational Health and Safety. … [Read more...]
Eco driving for fuel efficiency
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Discover some simple tips on eco driving and see how adopting a few minor modifications to your driving style can significantly reduce fuel usage, which in turn reduces dangerous greenhouse gas emissions. The further you drive, the more fuel you use. It might sound silly, but just think about it for a moment. Really well planned routes anticipating time of day, traffic, stops and checking radio or TV before you head off will save you buckets of time and fuel. Try and use local destinations … [Read more...]
Reduce the Cost of Motoring With Eco Driving Tips
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The cost of motoring can have an impact on both our wallets and on the environment. The good news is that by using strategies to reduce our current vehicles' impact on the environment, we can save money, too. By adopting the principles of Eco Driving, you should be able to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and your likelihood of being involved in an accident. By adopting smooth and safe driving techniques, you can save on average 5-10% on your fuel bill. The Golden Rules of … [Read more...]
OSHA forklift certification – What’s involved, What You Need To Know
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There are many different jobs that require a person to know how to use a forklift. Usually, if you work in construction or in most warehouses, then you have to know how to run some basic machinery. Not only do you have to know how to run a forklift but you also have to have OSHA forklift certification. Running a forklift isn't necessarily hard if you know the basics. When you are operating any type of major machinery, that could be dangerous, it is always good to be certified by a company that … [Read more...]
Driving home the importance of forklift training
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Overturning or rollovers are the leading cause of fatal injuries in forklift safety related accidents; and in almost all of the cases, the driver is struck or crushed by the roof guard of the safety cage. Accident investigations conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) find that the single consistent identifiable characteristic in these accidents was that the driver was not wearing seat belts. In comparison to an automobile, not using a seat belt in a … [Read more...]
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